Thoroughly revised and updated, this popular book provides a comprehensive yet easy to read guide to modern contact lens practice. Beautifully re-designed in a clean, contemporary layout, this second edition presents relevant and up-to-date information in a systematic manner, with a logical flow of subject matter from front to back.This book wonderfully captures the 'middle ground' in the contact lens field . somewhere between a dense research-based tome and a basic fitting guide. As such, it is ideally suited for both students and generaleye care practitioners who require a practical, accessible and uncluttered account of the contact lens field. INDICE: Part 1 IntroductionHistorical perspective. The anterior eyeVisual opticsClinical instruments Part 2 Soft contact lensesSoft lens materialsSoft lens manufactureSoft lens opticsSoft lens measurementSoft lens design and fittingSoft toric lens design and fittingSoft lens care systems Part 3 Rigid contact lensesRigid lens materialsRigid lens manufactureRigid lens opticsRigid lens measurementRigid lens design and fittingRigid toric lens design and fittingRigid lens care systems Part 4 Lens replacement modalitiesUnplanned lens replacementDaily soft lens replacementPlanned soft lens replacementPlanned rigid lens replacement Part 5 Special lenses and fitting considerationsScleral lensesTinted lensesPresbyopiaContinuous wearSportKeratoconusHigh ametropiaPaediatric fittingTherapeutic applicationsPost-refractive SurgeryPost-keratoplasty OrthokeratologyDiabetes Part 6 Patient examination and managementHistory takingPreliminary examinationPatient educationAftercareComplicationsDigital imagingCompliancePractice management AppendicesIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-7506-8869-7
- Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 474
- Fecha Publicación: 02/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés